Sheila Swaroop Co-Authors Article on Generative AI Tools in Orange County Business Journal
In a recent article published in the Orange County Business Journal, partner Sheila Swaroop shares guidance for companies looking to incorporate generative artificial intelligence tools into their work while retaining...
U.S. Space Force Announces Operational Acceptance of ATLAS
The U.S. Space Force achieved a milestone for Space Domain Awareness (SDA) on September 30th by announcing that the Space Force has operationally accepted the Advanced Tracking and Launch Analysis...
Ted Cannon Quoted in IAM Article on USPTO Director Squires’ First Director Review Decision
In the IAM article “Squires Shakes Things Up at PTAB in First Director Review Grant,” Ted Cannon discussed USPTO Director John Squires’ decision that could have an impact on the role...
USPTO Director Squires Signals Support of AI Patent Eligibility
The new Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, John Squires, has quickly signaled a shift in how the USPTO will address subject matter eligibility for AI and other...
Carol Pitzel Cruz and Andrea Cheek Named Among “Women Worth Watching in Leadership” by Profiles in Leadership Journal
SEATTLE and WASHINGTON, D.C., October 3, 2025 – Knobbe Martens congratulates partners Carol Pitzel Cruz and Andrea Cheek for their recognition as “Women Worth Watching in Leadership” by Profiles in...
No URLs, No Liability: Court Finds Online Marketplace Not Liable for Contributory Infringement
MICROTECH KNIVES, INC. v. OUTDOORS ONLINE, LLC AND JON JANECEK Before: The Honorable Victoria Marie Calvert Summary: The district court granted summary judgment to defendant, an online marketplace accused of...
NASA’s Breakthrough Superalloy Wins Commercial Invention of the Year
NASA Glenn Research Center’s new material, GRX-810, has been recognized as the Commercial Invention of the Year by NASA’s Inventions and Contributions Board. GRX-810 is a three-dimensionally (3D) printable oxide dispersion strengthened (ODS)...
Impact of the Federal Government Shutdown on the USPTO, Federal Circuit and ITC
On October 1, 2025, the federal government entered a shutdown, and the impact on the IP space is uncertain. While the USPTO and Federal Circuit remain operational for now, proceedings...
Aerospace Update | September 2025
New 3D-Printable Titanium Alloy to Combat Climate Change Matthew S. Whitehead Pure titanium and titanium alloys, including Ti-6Al-4V, are used in aerospace applications for forming airframes and engine parts because of their...
Knobbe Martens’ Standout Life Sciences Work Recognized in Annual LMG Rankings
Firm receives top-tier rankings for patent strategy, prosecution and litigation across life sciences industry IRVINE, Calif., October 1, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is proud to share that Legal Media Group...
Litigation Update | September 2025
Not Clear Enough: The TTAB’s Standard for the Registrability of All-Purpose Word Marks Lacked Clarity Justin J. Gillett & Susan E. Pratt, Ph.D. IN RE: ERIK BRUNETTI Before Lourie, Dyk, and Reyna. Appeal from...
Mitch Hadley Featured in Bloomberg Law New York Brief Q+A
In Bloomberg Law’s New York Brief Q+A series profiling top lawyers in the New York metro area, Mitch Hadley, Managing Partner of Knobbe Martens’ New York office, shared insights into...
Ed Schlatter Named “Harmon G. Scoville Award” Honoree by Orange County Bar Association
IRVINE, Calif., September 30, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to announce that the Orange County Bar Association (OCBA) has named partner Ed Schlatter as the recipient of the 2025...
Sean Murray and Jeremiah Helm Examine Federal Circuit Decision on AIA Derivation Proceedings in Law360 Article
In their latest Law360 column on recent notable Federal Circuit decisions, partners Sean Murray and Jeremiah Helm offer key takeaways from the court’s ruling in Global Health Solutions LLC v....
PTAB Update | August 2025
No Shenanigans: IPRs and Interference Estoppel Jacob R. Rosenbaum & Alistair J. McIntyre IGT v. ZYNGA INC. Before Prost, Reyna, and Taranto. Appeal from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB). Summary: Interference...
Startups, Trade Secrets, and Aerospace: Ninth Circuit Restores $81.2m Verdict in Zunum-Boeing Lawsuit
On August 14, 2025, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously overturned the lower court’s decision and restored the $81.2 million damages award in a dispute between The Boeing Co....
Adam Powell Quoted in IAM on Federal Circuit’s Expert Testimony Ruling
In a recent IAM article, litigation partner Adam Powell commented on the Federal Circuit’s decision in Finesse Wireless LLC v. AT&T Mobility LLC. The ruling addresses the significant role of...
Webinar: Dodging Denial: Winning Strategies for PTAB Petitions Post-Fintiv
Knobbe Martens partners Christy Lea and Ted Cannon hosted a webinar on strategies for petitioners in the evolving PTAB landscape. Christy and Ted discussed how the USPTO’s March 2024 guidance...
The Consequences of Converting Voluntary Dismissals
FUTURE LINK SYSTEMS, LLC v. REALTEK SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION Before Reyna, Bryson, and Stoll. Appeal from the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. Summary: The district court’s...
Knobbe Martens Named “Litigation Leader” by BTI Litigation Outlook
IRVINE, Calif., September 24, 2025 – Knobbe Martens is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized as a “Litigation Leader” in the 2026 edition of BTI Litigation Outlook....
Managing IP Spotlights Knobbe Martens Victory in High-Stakes Patent Litigation and Trade Secrets Case
In the most recent edition of Managing Intellectual Property’s “Behind the Case” series, partner Brian Horne offered insight into Knobbe Martens’ victory on behalf of Sigray, Inc. in a high-stakes...
